Pakistan vs Australia Today's Match Prediction, 3rd ODI - Who will win today’s match?
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Pakistan (Source: PCB)
Published - 03 Jun 2026, 03:46 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Pakistan head into the third ODI against Australia on Thursday, June 4, with their backs against the wall. The hosts missed a golden opportunity to seal the series in the second match after failing to chase down a modest target of 232. Pakistan were reduced to 78/6 before Shadab Khan’s (71 off 104) valiant effort helped to salvage some pride.
For Australia, Nathan Ellis starred with a four-wicket haul, while Matthew Short (3/36, 8 overs) also chipped in with three wickets. Courtesy of their performances, Australia have a great chance to win their second ODI series in Pakistan after their last triumph in 1998. On the other hand, Pakistan risk losing their second successive ODI series after being recently beaten 1-2 against Bangladesh.
PAK vs AUS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, June 4 | Pakistan vs Australia | 3rd ODI | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 74 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 38 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 33 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 259 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 222 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 375/3 (50) vs Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 2015 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 75/10 (22.5) by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2009 |
| Highest Score Chased | 352 [356/5 in 47.3 overs] by Australia vs England, 2025 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 207 by Australia vs South Africa, 1994 |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 113 |
| Pakistan | 37 |
| Australia | 72 |
| Tied | 01 |
| No Result | 03 |
PAK vs AUS Playing XI Prediction
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghouri (wk), Arafat Minhas, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi (capt), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Australia
Alex Carey, Matt Short, Josh Inglis (capt & wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oli Peake, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
Players to watch out for:
Babar Azam
The star batter was dismissed cheaply in the second ODI after his match-winning half-century in the series opener. After an embarrassing collapse of Pakistan’s batting unit in the second ODI, the onus will now be on Babar to hold the innings together and guide Pakistan to a series-sealing victory in the third match.
Adam Zampa
The wrist spinner registered economical figures of 1/30 in nine overs in the second match. With the Lahore pitch expected to be similar for the series decider, Zampa will again hold the key for Australia to stem the run flow in the middle overs and break any developing partnerships.
Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
